Appraiser I​/II or Senior Appraiser

Please Note: This is an Extra Help position utilized on an as-needed basis and therefore does not qualify for benefits.

(A-E Steps)

• Appraiser I: $24.37 - $29.62 Hourly
• Appraiser II: $26.90 - $32.69 Hourly
• Senior Appraiser: $29.69 - $36.09 Hourly

Learns real property appraisal practices and techniques and performs routine office and field duties involved in the appraisal of real and/or personal properties. Performs related work as required.

• Learns to conduct routine appraisals of taxable real and personal property and fixtures in the County.
• Receives and responds to inquiries, complaints and requests for assistance from various agencies and taxpayers; confers with property owners to discuss appraisals as needed.
• Prepares and submits audit reports and other reports as required.

Researches market conditions and performs standard appraisals of taxable commercial, industrial, rural, residential, timber, agricultural and/or personal property and fixtures to determine fair and equitable values for taxation purposes. Performs related professional work as required.

• Compiles and organizes case documentation for presentation at appeal hearings; appears at hearings to justify appraisals.
• Determines if appropriate building and Environmental Health Department permits have been issued for assigned properties.
• A minimum of two (2) years experience in a clerical or business office field; accounting, auditing, or property appraisal.

Conducts complex appraisals of taxable commercial, industrial, rural, residential, timber, agricultural and/or personal property and fixtures in the County. Determines values for restricted properties as assigned. Assists in training new department personnel as assigned.

• Two (2) to four (4) years experience in a clerical or business office field; accounting, auditing, or property appraisal.
• Requires a valid Appraiser Certificate (SBE) issued by the California State Board of Equalization; advanced Appraiser Certificate preferred.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered as outlined in the State of California Board of Equalization Property Tax Rule 283.

• Requires a valid California driver's license.
• Ability to acquire a valid certification as an Appraiser as outlined in the State of California Board of Equalization Property Tax Rule 283 (Appraiser I/II).
• Requires a valid Appraiser Certificate (SBE) issued by the California State Board of Equalization; advanced Appraiser Certificate preferred (Senior Appraiser).

The department is recruiting for Extra Help.

In addition, Tehama County is establishing an eligibility list to fill future full-time vacancies for an Appraiser I/II - Extra Help or Senior Appraiser - Extra Help, as well as subsequent vacancies which occur during the life of the eligibility list.

New employees should anticipate being hired at the beginning step of the salary range. Candidates who exceed entry level qualifications may be considered, with approval from the Board of Supervisors, for placement at other than A step.

Please upload ALL required documents when applying such as copies of all required degrees and/or certifications as outlined in the job description. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

For questions about this recruitment please contact:
Burley Phillips  | bphillips

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background, fingerprinting, drug test and physical examination provided by the County.

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